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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:30 AM

I will be using Super Scale decals for "Sunshine" as flown by Lt. Col. Bill Banks of the 348th FG, 5th AF

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:09 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Grandpa

Just want everyone to know I am pluggin' away on my P51K. Pictures in the near future as I have this weekend to dedicate to modeling.

Dan, what markings are you going to be using for your p-51K?

Darren

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:20 AM

Got a little paiting done last nite on the stang. One day I will get this bird done, for some reason this one is a slow build

Thad

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:32 AM

Just want everyone to know I am pluggin' away on my P51K. Pictures in the near future as I have this weekend to dedicate to modeling.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:26 AM

Thad, looking forward to seeing the pics.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:25 AM

Got mine ready for the paint shop maybe I can finally show some progress on this one

Thad

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:10 PM

lookin' forward to it rick.......don't worry, i still haven't been able to touch mine since last week, so don't get in too big of a hurry, i can't let an old man beat me to the punch!! Wink [;)]

i'll have my eyes peeled for your pics. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:06 PM

OMG, looked at the calendar & see October almost gone. Got my behind in gear & did all of the basic painting on the P-51D cockpit. Will add the PE & detail painting tomorrow. Should be able to post some pics in a couple of days.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:18 PM

tim great work my friend. impressive.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:15 PM

And you did a fine job on the Aussie Spit8 Darson Thumbs Up [tup]

Therriman great lookin build buddy[tup Big Smile [:D]

Well i finally finished my spitfire for the Aussie GB so now i can spend a little more time on the Stang, i'll give it a prime and maybe paint the undercarriage and wheels...
Jules..........

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:53 PM

Hi all,

I have finally finished my Aussie GB Spitfire and was actually able to make a on my Tamiya 1/48 P-51B Big Smile [:D]

The first thing I did was strip off some Tamiya gloss clear that I had previously sprayed over the base interior green. I stripped it off because the finish on the clear was rubbish, it was blotchy and splattered all over (this was the last thing I ever used my old Aztek on).

With the clear coat gone I went to work on removing the details in the cockpit so that I could fit my Eduard detail set. Once I've put the cockpit together I'll post some photos.

Cheers
Darren

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:36 AM

Thanks guys.

Daniel- The kit was OK. No complant's except the decals were junk. Came apart to easily. I used them, but most of them are pieced together. This was an AM first production kit (according to the slip of paper in the box), and I understand their early decals all had that problem.

Rick- Yea, they're fuzzy on mine too. I guess I tried to get too close again.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:35 AM

Good looking build Tim, although the pics are a little fuzzy on my monitor.. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:10 AM

nice build therriman!! Thumbs Up [tup]

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Sunday, October 24, 2004 3:36 AM

That looks very nice Therriman. How did you like the AM kit? Thanks for the pics.

-Daniel

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 24, 2004 12:23 AM

OK, I finished my AM P-51A. A filly is in the barn, now I just have to finish the Stallion.
Here are the 3 finished photo's I took:

I did a Future coat, Testors Dullcoat, and an acrylic wash over it all. Then used pastel chalk to weather it all.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Saturday, October 23, 2004 8:21 PM

How's everyone going? From the pics, you all look like you're going just fine.

My AM apache is getting there, one more flat coat should do it. I might have some pics up in a few days if all goes according to plan.

-Daniel

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, October 23, 2004 10:49 AM

Hey Chris & Julian, looking forward to the pics.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 23, 2004 9:11 AM

Yeah fellas been thinkin of chuckin a coat of primer over her this week too.....

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Thursday, October 21, 2004 10:31 PM

she's filled, sanded, primed, and wet sanded boys!! now i can have fun paintin' for a spell!! hopefully over the weekend i'll have somethin' to look at. the instructions say that the bird was "badly" weathered!!! I LOVE IT!!!! but not too many good pics are available for this particular bird................gotta hate that!! looks like i'll be forced to...........use my imagination a little!!!LOL thats even more motivation to vandalize weather the paint job and such!!! oh i got plans for this bird.............I GOT BIG PLANS FOR THIS BIRD!!!! BUWAH HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! later. Smile [:)]

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 3:14 AM

Looking awesome guys. Cant wait to see some painted birds there. Salty glad you got busy helpin other... now build Wink [;)]

, I wanna see what ya can do with that am bird.

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Monday, October 18, 2004 9:29 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog

hey wibhi2, looks like we're workin' on the same kit!! what scheme? is that an Acc Min kit? i actually got a little sanding and priming done on mine yesturday!! things are lookin' up for me!!LOL your's is lookin' good friend. later.

Yeah, it's the Acc Min. P-51A - I am going to do a 1st air commando scheme.

Rick and Kingthad .....Thanks

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, October 18, 2004 8:29 AM

Wibhi2, Looks like you got a goood one there

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 18, 2004 6:16 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by newtothegame

It looks good Jules. Being too lazy to scroll back and find it...what kit is it??

Mate it's the Hasegawa Pacific aces P51 D/K, fantastic parts fit i only had to use a little spot of filler on the scoop......

Darson leaving you in the Dust eh buddy, well not for long iv'e noticed you catch up mighty fast when i hit the exterior painting level of construction, thats where i really slow down.....
BTW my Aussie spit will be finished this week too.......J.S.........

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Sunday, October 17, 2004 11:19 PM

Jules,

Your Stang is looking mighty fine so Thumbs Up [tup]

As usual you are leaving me in the dust. I must admit I've taken a bit of a break over the weekend, but I want to finish the Spitfire this week so that I can start my Stang.

Cheers
Darren

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Sunday, October 17, 2004 10:13 PM

hey wibhi2, looks like we're workin' on the same kit!! what scheme? is that an Acc Min kit? i actually got a little sanding and priming done on mine yesturday!! things are lookin' up for me!!LOL your's is lookin' good friend. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, October 17, 2004 7:08 PM

looks good so far wib, keep us posted,

regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Sunday, October 17, 2004 6:21 PM

YES!!!......I have progress. Got most of this dimunitve birdy together (including savagely warpped wings). Did a little detailing on the exhaust port - had to add
bulkheads and a curved section and rod, couldn't find any reference on what that section looked like but what I got is better than the nothing that was there - just got to add the door. Also started on the enginge, mounts and firewall. the aluminum tube is the flare gun port that AM didn't portray